The Third Place

Zagreb’s Bike Infrastructure: Progress or Just Painted Promises? - PART 3

Previously on Zagreb’s Bike Hell… Zagreb appears to be a cycling paradise on paper - flat, compact, and with mild weather. In reality? It’s a…

Sep 24 • 

Irena Toljan

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August 2025

Zagreb’s Bike Infrastructure: Progress or Just Painted Promises? - PART 2

Previously on Zagreb's Bike Hell… Zagreb might appear to be a cycling paradise - flat terrain, mild weather. But that's far from reality. It's more like…

Aug 17 • 

Irena Toljan

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Zagreb’s Bike Infrastructure: Progress or Just Painted Promises? - PART 1

A mostly flat city with an average annual temperature of 11. Bike heaven, some would think. Unfortunately, that assumption is far from the truth.

Aug 1 • 

Irena Toljan

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March 2025

Is Sundbyberg's "Upgrade" Really an Upgrade? - PART 3

As we dive into Part 3 of our exploration of bike infrastructure, let’s briefly recap what we've covered in Part 2.

Mar 25 • 

Irena Toljan

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February 2025

Is Sundbyberg's "Upgrade" Really an Upgrade? - PART 2

As we continue from Part 1, remember the straightforward tasks we've tackled, like installing bollards and making parking exits. We can expect complete…

Feb 17 • 

Irena Toljan

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Is Sundbyberg's "Upgrade" Really an Upgrade?

Järnvägsgatan in Sundbyberg has undergone a notable makeover. Yet, opinions on its effectiveness vary. The revamped street includes four methods for…

Feb 9 • 

Irena Toljan

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October 2024

Victim blaming cyclists - Part 2 - Infrastructure sucks

Last week, I pointed out a significant issue that Mitt i's article completely missed: the growing number of massive SUVs and pick-up trucks on our…

Oct 3, 2024 • 

Irena Toljan

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September 2024

Victim blaming cyclists

Why did I take a photo of my friend’s kid in front of an SUV?

Sep 26, 2024 • 

Irena Toljan

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July 2024

Paint isn’t infrastructure, but it sure helps.

Is this Shibuya? No, it’s just a new crossroad in Sundbyberg.

Jul 16, 2024 • 

Irena Toljan

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March 2024

Sustainable Winter Cities

Swedish winters are terrible. But in Stockholm, relatively south of Sweden, you don’t get the extreme temperatures you might expect. The worst I…

Mar 20, 2024 • 

Irena Toljan

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January 2024

Critique of Kvarteret Backklövern detailed development plan in Solna

While the plan introduces positive elements, such as city plinths and a bike mobility center, crucial aspects demand careful review and reconsideration.

Jan 24, 2024 • 

Irena Toljan

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Winter cycling - part 2, ‘The Handbook’

Ready to conquer winter on your bike? This guide has everything you need to know!

Jan 12, 2024 • 

Irena Toljan

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